Poland Syndrome Definition

Poland Syndrome: A syndrome which is characterized by symbrachydactyly and aplasia of the sternal head of pectoralis major.

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Pectoralis Muscle
The pectoralis major and pectoralis minor muscles that make up the upper and fore part of the chest in front of the AXILLA.
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